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The state of New England: A fact sheet
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THE LAND
The six New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont cover 66,672 square miles or 2 percent of the total area of the United States.
New England is about the size of one Midwestern state-and, it has been noted, probably would be one state had America been settled from west to east
The region boasts more than 6,000 miles of shoreline, roughly 200 ski areas and more than 800 campgrounds.
THE PEOPLE
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Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles from HighBeam Research
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Yankee Ingenuity - New England cut taxes, controlled costs, and used high tech to diversify its economy.
World and I
; While it's true that New England's rich history and natural beauty draw thousands of visitors each year, it's also true that the six-state region has often weathered economic crags rivaling its rocky coasts. New England suffered one of its most severe recessions over the period 1989--1991. That it
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New England: The knowledge region
Connection, New England's Journal of Higher Education
; A stunning 90 percent of New England households and 96 percent of the region's "opinion leaders" think educational institutions help define New England as a region, according to the Future of New England survey recently undertaken by the New England Board of Higher Education and the John W.
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Bright futures?: Human capital dilemmas cloud New England outlook
Connection, New England's Journal of Higher Education
; Survey the world scene in the early 21st century, seeking out the region with the best credentials for higher learning, and what place on earth emerges? New England, of course. But is New England really well positioned to build on its cachet, its genius as the region devoted to the "industry of the
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Cohesion seen as key to new New England Residents support collaborative regional efforts, poll finds
The Boston Globe
; A high-speed rail network connecting the cities of New England? A regional plan to attract business and investment from abroad? A six- state lottery to support public education? A New England bid for the Olympic games? The public is hungry for all of this, and more besides, according to a poll set
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New England's Educational Advantage: Past Successes and Future Prospects.(Statistical Data Included)
New England Economic Review
; Any enumeration of New England's competitive strengths is likely to include the high education levels of its work force. The growing availability of highly educated workers in the region has permitted the development of industries that make use of advanced skills and raised the average standard of
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